Developers Keep You Safe, Now It’s Congress’s Turn
Digital threats are constantly evolving, and the safety of our personal information has never been more critical. Small business developers work tirelessly to protect personal data using platform-provided tools like encryption, user authentication, operating system-level privacy controls, and app store vetting processes. However, privacy and security shouldn’t stop there. Developers need Congress's help to keep users' information safe—not only by rejecting proposals that would weaken critical digital privacy infrastructure but also by passing a national data privacy law that includes [...]
Statement from ACT President Morgan Reed on NSF AI Education Act and Small Business AI Advancement Act (House Versions)
WASHINGTON—ACT | The App Association today released the following statement from President Morgan Reed following the introduction of the National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Education Act and the Small Business AI Advancement Act in the House of Representatives. “ACT | The App Association commends Congress for its continued focus on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) legislative efforts through the NSF AI Education Act and the Small Business AI Advancement Act. Both bills reflect a vital commitment to fostering innovation, ensuring that [...]
Event Recap: Digital Platforms Competition Regulation in Brazil
Following the European Union’s adoption of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which seeks to impose restrictions on the largest digital platforms in an attempt to increase competition, jurisdictions around the world have begun considering whether to adopt a similar approach. In Brazil, both the legislature and the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica or CADE) are currently considering whether and how to regulate digital platforms within its borders. As the competition regulator of one of the [...]
Global ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter Regarding Recent International Trends in Competition Regulation
The global members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and enterprises changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members are the next generation of trailblazers working to solve problems and fill gaps across industries—from artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare to privacy, cybersecurity, and education—and they’re harnessing the power of the app economy to drive change. However, the ability of these trailblazers to continue transforming the lives of their customers [...]
‘Fair Share’ or Unfair? Exploring the Hidden Impact of Network Fees on SMEs
In today’s connected world, the quick and seamless flow of data across borders and networks is critical to the success of the global digital economy. Policymakers worldwide have begun to recognise the benefits of a strong, reliable network; however, it seems that a select few have developed a curious path to execute this shared goal of an expanded network. Some of these plans include proposals for new network fees that would be charged to companies that are customers of broadband [...]